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School's Out Holiday Squad – kids' clubs in Blackburn

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After School Club, Holiday Club, Parties and Neon Dodgeball

Sports, arts & crafts and food technology for ages 4–11

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Why parents trust us

  • Ofsted registered
  • Enhanced DBS checked
  • Paediatric first aid trained
  • Since 2018
  • 14 School partnerships
  • 4 Club venues
  • 2018 Established

Our clubs & events

Fun, friendship and unforgettable experiences for children aged 4–⁠11. From exciting holiday clubs and convenient after school childcare to action-packed activities and school events, School's Out Holiday Squad offers something for every child across Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

  • Smiling boy looking through a sunflower photo board in the playground

    After School Club

    Monday–Friday · 3:00pm–6:00pm · 4 locations

    Looking for reliable, fun and flexible after school childcare? School's Out Holiday Squad provides after school care for children aged 4–⁠11, Monday to Friday during term time. With four welcoming club locations and collection services from 14 local primary schools across Blackburn, we make the end of the school day easier for families. Children can enjoy a fantastic range of activities, both indoor and outdoor play, alongside a freshly prepared light tea and refreshments.

  • Boy balancing a tennis ball on his racket at Holiday Club

    Holiday Club

    Every school holiday · 7:30am – 6pm

    Keep the fun going during the school holidays with our exciting Holiday Clubs for children aged 4–⁠11, based at Shadsworth Juniors & St Paul's, Feniscowles. From multi-sports and team games to arts & crafts, food technology and exciting challenges, there's something for everyone.

  • Children in glowing bibs racing for the balls at Neon Disco Dodgeball

    Neon Disco Dodgeball

    For primary schools

    Bring the excitement to your school with our action-packed Neon Disco Dodgeball events! We transform your school hall into a glowing dodgeball arena, complete with UV lighting, neon glowing balls and fluorescent bibs for an unforgettable experience. Lights down, music up and let the dodgeball begin!

  • Coach Chris bringing out a football birthday cake at a party

    Kids' Parties

    Saturdays & Sundays · From £16 per child

    Make their birthday one to remember with a School's Out Holiday Squad sports party! Hosted at Shadsworth Junior School, our action-packed two-hour parties are perfect for children aged 5–⁠11 and offer the perfect mix of sport, games and birthday fun. Children enjoy 90 minutes of exciting multi-sports activities, followed by 30 minutes in our games room. To keep everyone fuelled, we also include a delicious hot buffet, ice cream and unlimited juice.

  • Children playing hockey together outdoors

    Multi-sports

    For primary schools · Reception–⁠Year 6

    Keep children active, build confidence and discover new sporting skills with our exciting multi-sports sessions! We deliver fun, structured one-hour after-school sessions at primary schools, open to children from Reception through to Year 6.

Why School's Out?

Since 2018, School's Out Holiday Squad has been providing fun, engaging and reliable childcare for children aged 4–11 across Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

From our After School and Holiday Clubs to children's birthday parties, Neon Disco Dodgeball and multi-sports events for primary schools, we're passionate about creating experiences children look forward to.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to have fun, try new things, build confidence and make lasting friendships. Through sport, creative activities and team challenges, we encourage children to develop their physical abilities, social skills and independence in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

  • Ages 4–11Primary school children
  • Sports, arts & craftsAnd food technology too
  • Ofsted registeredProfessional, trusted care
  • Enhanced DBS checkedAnd paediatric first aid trained
  • Childcare excellenceSince 2018
A big group of cheering children in team bibs at School's Out Holiday Squad

One big squad

School's Out Holiday Squad has been bringing children and families across Blackburn & Darwen together through fun, friendship and unforgettable experiences.

We provide children with opportunities to play, explore, learn new skills and get creative in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether joining us for the first time or being part of the Squad for years, we want every child to feel included, valued and confident. We also believe in building strong relationships with parents and families, making sure everyone feels welcome and part of the SOHS community.

Different schools, different ages, one big squad!

Parents' feedback

Highly recommended! Reece really enjoyed his first sessions, keeping active and meeting new friends. We'll definitely be booking him in again in the holidays. Thanks to Chris and the team.

Rated 5 out of 5.Parent · Holiday Club

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  • Smiling girl on the playground roundabout
  • The school hall lit up under UV lights during Neon Disco Dodgeball
  • Children enjoying hot dogs and chips at a party, with games consoles behind
  • Boy jumping across the outdoor gym stepping pads
  • Two girls playing a board game together